Rep. Leepan’s proposed bill on gifts for government officials and employees of the CNMI government appears to be ill-advised and appalling to most. Receiving unsolicited gifts of any kind by public officers or employees violates ethical norms, and perpetuating favors in return...

Editor’s Note: The following is the personal testimony and experience of the writer on behalf of her colleagues who were conferred their certificates at the Northern Marianas Trades Institute graduation held Sept. 28, 2015, at the Sandcastle, Hyatt Regency Saipan. Two years ago I...

October was proclaimed Behavioral Health Awareness Month and on Oct. 10, 2015, it was celebrated as World Mental Health Day. This year the theme of is “Dignity.” Webster’s defines dignity as “the quality of being worthy of honor or respect.” We all experience challenges with our...